2. Computer Aided Design¶
For the 3D design, first we are going to start from our concept in a 2D drawing, we are going to draw and then capture these measurements in our example. As a control box for irrigation system.
| item | Activity | Status |
|---|---|---|
| task 1 | Modelled experimental objects/part of a possible project in 2D and 3D software | DONE |
| task 2 | Shown how you did it with words/images/screenshots | DONE |
| task 3 | Documented how you compressed your image and video files | DONE |
| task 4 | Included your original design | DONE |
2D design sketch.¶
Before we can start with a digital sketch, we use a freehand sketch to understand a little about the shape and construction process of our 2D digital design, in order to later digitize it in a three-dimensional environment. These include side and front views with reference dimensions.
Our samples taken as reference are:
2D model description¶
The 2D design phase is simply in a dogital plane, with X-Y axes. For this we are supported by INVENTOR, with the new part and sketch tool.
3D model description¶
Now the digitization process starts from the initial sketch, the 2D digital drawing at the time of performing certain operations; to take the shape we want. We also continue with the AUTODESK INVENTOR software.
Image and video Compression¶
To reduce the size and therefore the weight of files like images and videos, I turned to a very useful software called FormatFactory that I’ve been using for many years. I’ll give you the steps to use it; it’s very easy.
NOTE: Apply similar steps for video reduction, only we select the “VIDEO” option and also configure the sizes so that everything is correct.
Download Link¶
- Project Module cover Click Here
LEARNING, FINDING AND LESSONS¶
Learning about the design task, freehand drawings help a lot but we must respect the measurements and at least the tolerances in the pieces that may be part of some other element that is complementary to this one. Also, if we do not have any software that can help, we can resort to online software such as ONSHAPE, it is viable.